True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Congress can override a presidential veto by a 3/4 majority in both
chambers.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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This mechanism is used to propose constitutional amendments.
a. | concurrent resolution | c. | resolution | b. | private bill | d. | joint
resolution |
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These meetings are sessions at which a committee listens to testimony.
a. | hearings | c. | pigeonholing | b. | first reading | d. | public bill |
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This action could allow the president to kill a bill during the last 10 days
Congress is in session by refusing to act on it.
a. | private bill | c. | rider | b. | pocket veto | d. | line-item veto |
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When a congressional committee is finished discussing and modifying a bill, the
committee must _________it for floor action or kill it.
a. | present | c. | report | b. | vote for | d. | send |
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In which step do members of both chambers reach a compromise, sending the bill
on for final approval?
a. | Committee Action | c. | Floor Action | b. | Approved Bill Sent to
President | d. | Conference
Action |
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Which of these is NOT a method of senatorial voting.
a. | voice vote | c. | roll call | b. | standing vote | d. | secret ballot |
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In which step does the House debate on the bill?
a. | Committee Action | c. | Floor Action | b. | Debate Committee | d. | Conference
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | conferees | d. | public bills | b. | private bills | e. | simple resolution | c. | rider |
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bills dealing with individual people or places
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10.
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bills dealing with general matters
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affects one house of Congress
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12.
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unrelated provision attached to a bill
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13.
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conference committee members
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